A coalition of EMD, EMS, fire, law enforcement, healthcare, public health, public works & community partners from #DukesCounty (#MarthasVineyard and #Cuttyhunk)
Dukes County, Massachusetts
Joined February 2022
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Dukes County Emergency Management Association retweeted
🚑 Welcome to the official account of Tri-Town Ambulance Service! Proudly serving Aquinnah, Chilmark & West Tisbury on Martha’s Vineyard, MA. Follow us for official EMS news, safety tips, community events, recruitment & our dedicated EMTs and paramedics. 🚨 Emergencies: Call 911
Dukes County Emergency Management Association retweeted
[Potential Coastal Storm Fri-Sun] After a dry week we are tracking an early season nor'easter Friday to Sunday bringing rain, strong to damaging wind gusts, as well as coastal flooding/beach erosion.
ALT Graphic showing the potential winds gusts this Friday and Saturday
Dukes County Emergency Management Association retweeted
Flooding can happen anywhere. Think about your commute, school routes, loved ones’ homes, and low-lying roads nearby. Know your flood risk by checking floodsmart.gov/flood-zones-a….
Dukes County Emergency Management Association retweeted
An early-season Nor'Easter will rapidly intensify and bring major coastal flooding impacts to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Coasts through this weekend. Those in coastal New Enlgand can also expect strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall.
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Dukes County Emergency Management Association retweeted
#WestTisbury #EmergencyManagement activated an Emergency #CoolingCenter at the West Tisbury Library during the Fourth of July heat wave 🌡️ Open Fri. 8 AM–6 PM & Sat. 8 AM–2 PM, it served 150+ visitors with A/C, cold drinks, fresh fruit & snacks. Thank you to our MVCERT volunteers
Dukes County Emergency Management Association retweeted
🚨 EXTREME HEAT WARNING 🚨
The #WestTisbury Library is OPEN as a Cooling Center:
📍1042 State Rd
🗓 Fri: 8 AM–6 PM | Sat: 8 AM–2 PM
❄️ A/C
💧 Cold water
🔋 Device charging
Stay hydrated, limit time outdoors, wear light clothing and check on vulnerable neighbors. #HeatSafety
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Dukes County Emergency Management Association retweeted
Stay safe in the heat this weekend! Watch for signs of heat illness—muscle cramps, shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, or nausea. Cool down right away and seek medical help if needed. Get more tips to stay #SummerReady at ready.gov/summer-ready
Dukes County Emergency Management Association retweeted
Businesses and private nonprofit organizations that experienced economic loss as a result of the February 2026 blizzard can now apply for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans through the @SBAgov.
Key Information:
• Businesses and nonprofits in these counties can apply: Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester. 📍
• A series of Business Recovery Centers will be held in eligible counties throughout June to answer in-person questions. 🙋
• Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or apply online. ☎️
• The deadline to apply is March 12, 2027. 📅
To learn more about Economic Injury Disaster Loans or to apply online, visit tinyurl.com/SBA26Blizzard.
ALT Map of eligible counties
ALT Chart of Business Recovery Centers
Dukes County Emergency Management Association retweeted
🔥 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is here!
🌳Wildfires can impact communities like ours—but simple actions make a difference:
✔️ 5-ft noncombustible zone
✔️ Clear debris
✔️ Move firewood
✔️ Plan 2 ways out
👉Learn more at: wildfireprepday.org
#WildfirePreparednessDay
Dukes County Emergency Management Association retweeted
📣 #ReadyTogether: April Session!
Join #WestTisbury Emergency Management for “Emergency Financial Preparedness: Planning Today for Tomorrow”💵
🗓️ April 18
⏰ 3:30–4:30PM
📍 WT Library
Learn to protect your finances in emergencies. Free EFFAKs available. Free & open to the public!
🚨MULTI-AGENCY EMERGENCY RESPONSE EXERCISE🚨
A planned maritime security exercise will be taking place at the #OakBluffs @SteamshipMA Terminal on Wednesday, April 8 from
10AM-3PM. A loud boom may be heard—this is only a drill. Area will be restricted. No travel impacts expected
Dukes County Emergency Management Association retweeted
We’ve surged resources to the hardest-hit communities, and our teams are working around the clock to get the job done.
🚨 #WinterStormHernando Recovery Update 🚨
⚡ Most power restored by @EversourceMA across #DukesCounty (≤10% outages)
📸 Report storm damage to @MassEMA by 3/6: forms.office.com/g/W7V1kzB3w…
📝 Share feedback: forms.gle/upE8kzcGV8pg1mRR8
Call 911 for emergencies. #MarthasVineyard #DCEMA
Dukes County Emergency Management Association retweeted
The State Emergency Operations Center has been activated around the clock since Sunday night with MEMA personnel and partners working together before, during, and now after the Blizzard of 2026 to help keep the people of Massachusetts safe.
This week, MEMA's activities have included:
• Facilitating 145+ resource requests from communities impacted by the storm.
• Hosting daily statewide calls to ensure coordination among local emergency management directors.
• Working with municipalities and @RedCrossMA and @SalvationArmyMA to support shelters and warming centers.
• Coordinating mutual aid assistance from @NYSDOT and @AOTVermont to support snow removal operations.
• Making outreach to every community in the eastern region to assess needs and deploy available resources.
• Collaborating with partner agencies to ensure needs are being addressed across the state.
ALT Governor Maura Healey visits the SEOC.
ALT Governor Maura Healey holds a press conference at MEMA headquarters.
ALT MEMA's 24/7 dispatch center managed calls during the blizzard.
ALT EOPSS Secretary Gina Kwon and MEMA Director Dawn Brantley talk with staff at the SEOC.
Dukes County Emergency Management Association retweeted
Oak Bluffs warming centers are open today Wed, February 25 from 8AM–6PM at the Library and Town Hall
If you’re without power or heat, please come warm up. Wi-Fi & device charging available
📌Questions: Call Oak Bluffs Emergency Management Director Stephen Foster at 508-693-5380
Dukes County Emergency Management Association retweeted
Many areas continue to experience dangerous storm conditions across the Northeast. Rely on your local officials for the latest information to keep you safe. Make sure you’re getting alerts - sign up for text messages, download official apps and follow your local @NWS office!
ALT Follow guidance from your local officials
Dukes County Emergency Management Association retweeted
⚠️ Winter storm outages are impacting Massachusetts.
Stay safe:
• Avoid downed wires — assume they’re live
• Use flashlights, not candles
• Keep generators outdoors
Report outages to your utility. Call 9-1-1 only for emergencies.
Check outages: mema.mapsonline.net/public.h…
ALT Power Outage Safety Tips listing guidance: stay away from downed utility wires; use flashlights instead of candles; operate generators and grills outside due to carbon monoxide risk and ensure CO detectors work; call 2-1-1 for shelter and disaster information; call 9-1-1 only for emergencies such as downed lines or medical needs; do not call 9-1-1 to report outages.
ALT Graphic reading ‘Lost power? Report your outage’ with utility contact numbers: Unitil 1-888-301-7700; National Grid 1-800-465-1212; Eversource Eastern MA (800) 592-2000 and Western MA (877) 659-6326; reminder not to call 9-1-1 to report an outage.”
Dukes County Emergency Management Association retweeted
How to stay safe and warm if you lose power due to the Nor’easter:
- Stay inside
- Open blinds or curtains during the day and use the sun’s heat to warm your home
- Close vents and doors in unoccupied rooms to keep heat from escaping
ready.gov/winter-ready#power
ALT Illustration showing a closed door with a rolled towel at the bottom and a window with curtains open, with the text "Low-Cost Tips for Keeping Your Home Warm: Close the vents and room doors that are not being used. Keep curtains open during the day to use sunlight to heat your home. Place a rolled towel at the bottom of all doors to keep drafts out. #WinterReady. Learn more at ready.gov/winter-ready."
Dukes County Emergency Management Association retweeted
❄️🚨 #EmergencyShelter 🚨❄️
Due to ongoing power outages from #WinterStormHernando, the Town of #WestTisbury Emergency #WarmingCenter at the Library will be open all day Monday 2/23 & Tuesday 2/24. Warm space, charging, food & basic support available #MarthasVineyard #DukesCounty
